cGPA is a 2.3.. what are my options, if any, for grad school?

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<p>Graduated with my Bachelors of Business Arts degree but my GPA is a 2.3..</p>

<p>I know I F'd up, even though I had a lot of extenuating circumstances that severely limited my potential in undergrad. But it feels like I am absolutely screwed as far as continuing my education.</p>

<p>I'd like to either earn a second bachelors degree in another subject, or possibly go to graduate school, but my GPA is a huge hurdle in the admissions process. I have already been denied for the spring 2014 semester at Texas A&M for a second degree post baccalaureate. I'd strongly prefer to attend Texas A&M or The University of Texas for my schooling.</p>

<p>Retaking classes would be expensive, time consuming, and could end up being pointless. Could GRE or GMAT scores, and essays, possibly be enough to get accepted? </p>

<p>1.) I have excess credit hours (more than I needed to graduate), so retaking classes would barely move my GPA at all even if I retook classes fulltime and made a 4.0.</p>

<p>2.) I score very highly on practice GRE tests and GMATs, but it seems like even if I scored outstanding on them my 2.3 GPA would overshadow the scores.</p>

<p>Ideally I'd like to work on a second bachelors degree because I see grad school as a pipe dream in my current state. Maybe take classes at a CC, get a 4.0 in my "new degree" classes, and transfer to Texas or Texas A&M. But even then I don't think that would be enough to be accepted to there undergrad programs and then possibly there grad school programs.</p>

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No. An amazing score on those tests does not necessarily prove that you are good at anything other than standardized testing. Your GPA is given FAR greater weight in admissions.</p>

<p>What you need is time. Time to build a history that is not defined by your academic performance. You need to get a job and work for a few years. Take classes as you can (and get A’s in them!) and if you are interested in a research degree (like an MS or MA) then try to get some research experience. With 5-10 years of solid work you should be able to get into a graduate program somewhere.</p>

<p>But for the near future, you are out of luck.</p>